https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=461485
Bug ID: 461485
Summary: [Suggestion] Setting to treat the equal ( = ) key as
plus ( + )
Classification: Applications
Product: kcalc
Version: 22.08.1
Platform: Kubuntu
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: wishlist
Priority: NOR
Component: general
Assignee: ete...@alum.rit.edu
Reporter: nm64+bugs.kde....@pm.me
Target Milestone: ---
OBSERVED RESULT
The equal ( = ) key behaves as 'equal' and there's no way to change this.
EXPECTED RESULT
The ability to use the equal ( = ) key as the plus ( + ) key without the need
to hold shift.
SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Linux/KDE Plasma: Kubuntu 22.10
(available in About System)
KDE Plasma Version: 5.25.5
KDE Frameworks Version: 5.98.0
Qt Version: 5.15.6
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The user can already use the 'Enter' key to achieve the equal function and
subtract ( - ) can be accessed without holding shift, yet add ( + ) is just as
if not more commonly used than subtract but requires holding shift.
Many other software that use plus and minus for various functions, such as
changing zoom levels or changing volume levels, allows using the equal ( = )
key without the need to hold shift, so why shouldn't calculator software be the
same, especially when the 'Enter' key already exists that doubles as the equal
function?
This would be particularly beneficial on keyboard that lack a NUMpad (typically
laptops).
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